I am an independent contractor and am used to setting and working my own hours, having almost no oversight, being well-paid, but also, have been doing this work for almost 10 years. I could settle in or I could begin again. The new job would be one that would require me to be there whether I felt like it or not, have much, much, much oversight including at least a 12 member board, to a national organization.
2006-08-08 12:51:04 · 16 answers · asked by qwestionz 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
well dose it pay better for the extra work. and some time a constructive day is better the working when you want to . but if you can do better on you own and that is really what you want then do what you like best . some times opportunity's come once in are liefs and we don't know why they come but it can be a opportunity that you should not have said know to for various reasons benefits paid holidays retirement security medical maybe dental for you and your family. the sens of importance susses that all your hard work has put you in this position .
2006-08-08 13:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by lois k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just left a big corporation after 37 years. Everyone I talk to says the same thing, we're happy to be out of the nut house. Young, just starting out, you might like it because you don't know there is any alternative. You are older and have seen the other side, I doubt you'll like it! Corporate America has become top heavy and used to blaming others for the irrational business practices that lose big bucks and many jobs. I had a discussion with two managers who bought a $9000 piece of equipment by buying the parts over 3 months, for $3000/month, and then paid $3500 to have it assembled on site. They could not understand why I thought this was stupid (to pay $3500 more) because they made their Director happy. He decreed all purchases be kept at $3000/month regardless of the need or availability of funds. Have fun!
2006-08-08 20:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by topcat_TEC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first question to you is were you getting paid while being a self-employed subcontractor? My husband did this work for 20 years. Real good in the beginning, however, you can get taken (and without much protection I might add). Make a long story short - go with the new job and reliability as well as protection. My husband misses the money too but what good is it if you don't have work? Maybe this isn't your case but I just cringe at hearing the word "self employed subcontractor". You'll get used to it - my husband did and it was a BIG deal to him taking a loss in pay. Good luck!
2006-08-08 19:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changes are great in life. If you got a chance to make a change for to better yourself don't be afraid of the new. The new becomes old in a matter of time. Changes make you wiser and stronger. It seems that you can tackle this new situation. But don't forget, if you do not enjoy the new job, make sure you have doors open to come back to previous bizz. But come on, the new pos seem exciting and will give you the chance to use the dormant brain cells. All the best.
2006-08-08 19:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by nininha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you can keep doing frelance/contract work... If you can keep it up... If you need a more permanent paycheck and work timetable... Take this one until you can get back into the swing of the old.
Also, Make sure you have room for advancement... with your experience and know-how you don't want to get painted into a corner...
... otherwise take it and always keep your options open... keeping in mind that 3-6 months is usually enough time to switch jobs without burning any bridges... If you are worth the position, they will counter offer!
Good luck!!!
2006-08-08 19:57:07 · answer #5 · answered by freaknerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dont take the job...you will be frustrated and although you are qualified for the position, you could damage your reputation. Your resume is a record of what you have done, your reputation is a record of how you do things...as a senior manager, I know how devastating it can be to be in a job that you do not enjoy and it has an efect on everyone around you. You wont be happy.
2006-08-08 19:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by Valdar V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay independent. It sounds like you are doing well with it. And you are your own boss. You could become the board member/big boss and hire some people to do the work for you. You just run the business.
2006-08-08 19:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by L. S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't take it. working under someone is a *****!!!
like you said, you have to work whether you like it or not.
as an independant contracter, im sure you have a corporation, and this corporation is probably well known in your area of work, and probably (maybe, maybe not), has satisfied clients. so im positive you won't go out of business.that's not a worry
but the real choice is upon you, don't judge the book by its cover, or in this case, don't judge the job by its negative attractions
dont make decisions you may regret, and dont make yahoo answer's be your decision, you decide.
best luck
alex
2006-08-08 20:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by alco19357 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should stay as an independant contractor thats ALWAYS better than working for someone else. if the other job pays more then thtas up to u but i just have to say what u got now is goodl
2006-08-08 19:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Harezichi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes man, that sounds like the rat race to me, and I know, 'cause I'm in it. Some people can handle it (like myself) while not really relishing it, some thrive in that kind of environment, and others just aren't built for the caged-in type of workplace you are describing there. You know yourself better than any of us, though, so you really have to be the one to answer it.
2006-08-08 19:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by quarky2233 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋